The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it is easing restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, permitting them to travel into the country two days before their next match. However, the team is required to leave after their match in Seattle on Friday, according to a department spokesperson and a representative from the Iran Football Federation.
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